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QUICKSTART GUIDE
1. Introduction to Team Body Project 3
2. Thefitnesstest(step1) 4
3. Optingoutofthefitnesstest 4
4. Choosingaworkoutprogram(step2) 5
5. IncreaseNEAT(non-exerciseactivitythermogenesis)(step3) 12
6. Takingmeasurements(step4) 13
7. Gettingequipped(step5) 15
8. Additionalworkoutinformation 17
9. Tenbasicnutritionprinciples(step6) 18
10. Tenbasicexerciseprinciples(step6) 21
11. Tenbasiccomplianceprinciples(step6) 22
12. Join the community 23
13. Summary 24
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Copyright©2014ButterflyPublishing.FirstpublishedinGreatBritainin2018.
Allrightsreserved.Nopartofthispublicationmaybereproduced,sharedortransmittedinanyformorbyanymeanswithoutthepriorwrittenconsentofthecopyrightowners.
Textcopyright©DanielBartlettandAlexandraBartlett.
BookdesignedbyR&WMediaLimited.EditedbyNicholaTyrrell,JoLightfootandL.Staggs.PhotographybyLovelightPhotography.
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INTRODUCTION TO TEAM BODY PROJECT
INTRODUCTION
TheTeamBodyProjectwebsitehasover150workouts,multipleworkoutplans,educationalbooks,trackingresourcesandmuch,muchmoreforyoutouseinpursuitofhealthandincredibleresults.
TeamBodyProjectisthemostcompletehealthplanintheworld,butthereisnoneedtofeeloverwhelmed,youcanstartmakingprogressTODAY.
ThisQuickstart guidewillhelpyouchooseaworkoutplanthatincludesbetween4and6workoutsaweekofbetween25and45minutesaday.Theseworkoutswillbeatadifficultylevelthatsuitsyou.
Theseplans,alongsideadaptationstoyourdietwerecommendedinthisguidewillensureyouaremakingimpressiveprogressfromthestart.
TheQuickstartGuidecanbeimplementedimmediately:
A. Wehelpyouchooseanexerciseplan. B. Youfollowtheexerciseplan. C. Makesmallchangestoyourdietandlifestyleassuggested
WiththeQuickstartGuideyoucanbeconfidentyouwill:
• Losefatandretainmusclemass • Getfitandtoneyourmuscles • Improvemosthealthmarkers • Reducechanceofdisease
Ifyouhitaplateauanddon’tgetresultsorwantmorespecificoutcomeswithatailoredanddefinitiveplan,youcanreadourbook,TransformforLifeandcreateaBlueprint
The Blueprintisanin-depthhealthprogramdesignedforveryspecificandpermanentresults.
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STEP 1: The Fitness Test (optional)
CLICK HERE FOR FITNESS TEST
BeforeyoustartfollowingaTeamBodyProjectprogramwerecommendfindingyourstartingpointusingourfitnesstestthatassessesvariousaspectsoffitness:
1. Upperbodystrength–pressup(moderatedorfull) 2. Lowerbodystrength–squatandskisit 3. Corestrength–plank(moderatedorfull)andsitup 4. Cardiofitness–burpee(moderatedorfull)
Thisfitnessscoreshouldbeseenasaguide only.Giventhelimitedamountofexercises,itisnotdefinitive.
Why is the fitness test important?
1. Mostpeoplearestrongerincertainareas.Thistestwillenablethemtohighlightareasfordevelopment.
2. Thefitnesstestprovidesyouwithabenchmarktotrackyourprogress.Asyoumovethroughourprogramsit’sexcitingtotrackhowfaryou’vecome.
3. TakingthefitnesstestwillallowustosuggestthemostsuitableTeamBodyProjectworkoutprogramforyou.
Takethefitnesstestnowbeforereturningtothismodule.
What happens after the fitness test?
Oncethefitnesstestiscompletewewillrecommendaworkoutplanbasedonyourscore.Guidelinesonsuitablefitnesstestscoresareinthismoduleforallexerciseplans.
Opting out of the fitness test
Youmaydecidethatthefitnesstestcontainsexercisesyoudon’tlikeorcan’tdo.
Perhapsyoudon’tfeelreadyforthefitnesstestoryouareconfidentinyourownability. Ifyouarenotreadytotakethefitnesstestwesuggestyoustartwitheither:
• TheDevelopmentPlan • TheTraineePlan Ifyouarenottakingthefitnesstestbutareconfidentinyourownfitnesslevelsyoucanreadtheguidelinesforeachofthefollowingworkoutprogramstodecideonwhichprogramtofollow.
INTRODUCTION
THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN THE TRAINEE PLAN
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Step 2: Choose a workout program
CLICK HERE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Development Plan (guideline fitness test score: 5-12)
Duration: 2 weeks
ChoosetheDevelopmentPlanif:
• Youarenewtoexercise • Youhaven’texercisedforalongtime • Youarereturningfrominjury • Youwantagentleintroductiontoyourexerciseroutine • Youwanttofocusonbuildingabaselineoftechnique
TheweekiscappedwithalargerresistanceandcardioworkoutandaPilatessession. Note: You can repeat The Development Plan until you feel ready to move on.
INTRODUCTION
Onceyouhavetakenyourfitnesstestyoucanchooseaworkoutprogram.We’veprovidedinformationontheworkoutplansonthenextfewpages.
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TheJourneyisan18weekworkoutprogramthattakesyoufromabsolutebeginnertoadvancedexerciserwiththreedistinctphases.
THE JOURNEY
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The Trainee Plan (guidelinefitnesstestscore:0-13)
Duration: 6 weeks
ChoosetheTraineePlanif:
• Youarestartingyourexercisejourney • Youwantacontinuallyprogressivepathoffitness • Youwantlowerimpactworkouts • Youwanttobuildastrongfoundationoffitness • Youwanttolosefatandbuildmuscle
THE TRAINEE PLAN
THE JOURNEY
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The Apprentice Plan (guidelinefitnesstestscore:14-19)
Duration: 6 weeks
ChoosetheApprenticePlanif:
• Youareamoreexperiencedexerciserwithagoodleveloffitness • Youwanttofurtherdevelopcardioandstrength • Youwanttoburnfatandbuildmuscle • Youwanttodevelopabetterlevelofmovementandcorestrength • Youwantaplanthatprogressesyouandpushesyou
THE APPRENTICE PLAN
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The Graduate Plan (guidelinefitnesstestscore:20+)
Duration: 6 weeks
ChoosetheGraduatePlanif:
• Youarealreadyataverygoodleveloffitness • YouhavecompletedtheApprenticePlan • Youhaveasolidunderstandingofmovement • Youwanttoburnfatandbuildmuscle • Youwantanintensiveandprogressiveplan
THE GRADUATE PLAN
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The Journey Light
TocompleteThe Journeyin18weeks,youmustbeabletocompletesixworkoutsaweek.
Ifyoudonothavetimeforsixworkoutsaweek,youcantakepartintheLightversionwhichtakes30weeks,withthreeplansof10weekseachandfourworkoutsaweek.
• TheTraineePlanLight • TheApprenticePlanLight • TheGraduatePlan Light
If you score highly on the fitness test you can start on the Apprentice Plan but we do not recommend anybody starts on the Graduate plan.
How to approach your Journey
YoucanapproachtheJourneyintwoways.
A. Startfromthebeginningandworkthroughstagescontinuouslyuntil yougraduatefromtheGraduatePlan.
B. Repeatstagesuntilyoufeelreadytostepuptothenextlevel. Itisfinetorepeatthestagesasmanytimesasyoulikeuntilyoufeelcomfortablemakingthestepup.
Youcanalwaystrythefirstweekofthenextstagetoseehowyoufindit.Ifyoudotrythefirstweekyoucanusethefollowingasaguidetodecidewhethertocarryon:
• IfyouarefeelingstretchedBUTarestillenjoyingtheworkouts(asmuch asyouwereinthepreviousstage)youarereadyforthestepup.
• IfyouarefeelingstretchedtothepointyouareNOTenjoyingtheworkouts(asmuchasyouwereinthepreviousstage)youmaynotbereadyforthestepup.
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Other exercise plans
Fight to Fitness (suggestedfitnesstestscore:15+)
Duration: 2 weeks
ChooseFighttoFitnessif:
• Youloveboxing • Youlikehavingfunwhenworkingout • Youwantaslightlyhigherbalanceofcardioversusre
Sculpt and Tone (suggestedfitnesstestscore:18+) Duration: 3 weeks
ChooseSculptandToneif:
• Youwanttofocusonresistancetraining • Youwantalowerlevelofcardio • Youhavealreadymadesomesignificantchangesandwanttostepitup • Youdon’tmindpain • Youwantseriousresultsinafewshortweeks
The Intensive Plan (suggestedfitnesstestscore:20+)
Duration: 5 weeks
ChoosetheIntensivePlanif:
• Youwantarelentlessbuteffectiveprogram • YouarehappytoforgoPilatesandmobilizationforafewweeks • Youhavealreadymadesomesignificantchangesandwanttostepitup • YouhavegraduatedThe Journey(Trainee,ApprenticeandGraduatePlans) • Youwantseriousresultsinjustfiveweeks
The H20 (HIIT in 20 minutes) Travel Plan (suggestedfitnesstestscore:10+)
Duration: 1 week
ChoosetheH20TravelPlanif:
• Youwanta‘quick’workoutplan • Youwantaworkoutplanwithnoequipment • Youaretravelling • Youdon’thavemuchtime • Youwantalow-impactworkoutexperience
FIGHT TO FITNESS
SCULPT AND TONE
INTENSIVE PLAN
H20 PLAN
THE JOURNEY
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Step 3: Increase NEAT
Non-ExerciseActivityThermogenesis(NEAT)isactivitybeyondyourfocusedexerciseandnaturalmetabolism.It’sacombinationofyournormaldailyactivity,yourpostureandyourgeneralmovement–anythingthatusesenergybeyonddeliberateexerciseandyourbaselinemetabolicrate(BMR).
IgnoringNEAThasafargreaterimpactonyourmetabolismthananythingelse.
• Buyatracker. • Makegoodchoices. • Beactive.
Moderate versus Low NEAT over 12 weeks
Person 1: Moderate NEAT Person 2: Low NEAT
NEAT +500kcalperday +250kcalperday
Calorie intake 1,500kcal 1,500kcal
Exercise 30minutes=250kcal 30minutes=250kcal
Weekly difference 1,750kcalmoreburnedthan Person2
1,750kcallessburnedthan Person1
12 week weight difference
Lost6lbmorethan person2*
Lost6lblessthan person1*
*assuming3,500kcal=1lbinbodyweight
Deciding on NEAT
ThemainwaywecontrolNEATisbytrackingoursteps.Themajorityofphoneshavefreeappstouseoryoucanbuyanactivitytracker.
NEAT table
LowNEAT:Lessthan<5,000stepsperdayModerateNEAT:5,000–10,000stepsperdayHigherNEAT:Morethan>10,000stepsperday
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Step 4: Take Measurements
Ifyouwanttoknowthatwhatyouaredoingisworking,you’llneedtotakemeasurementstocheckagainst.
Asageneralruleofthumbyoucantake:
• Weightweekly • Measurementsbi-weekly • Aphotographmonthly
Weight
Wesuggestagainstweighingeverydayasitcanfluctuatewithwaterretentionandcauseunnecessaryconcern.Werecommendweighingweeklyasitgivesyoutheopportunityto‘steertheship’iftheresultsaren’twhatyouwereexpecting.
Calibrating scales
Findsomethingheavythatisafixedweightlikeadumbbell(over7lb/3kg).
• Beforeyouweighyourself,firstweighanobjecttoensurethescaleshavenotchangedthecalibrationpoint
• Checktheweightoftheobjectacoupleoftimes • Rechecktheweightoftheobjecteveryweekbeforeyouweighyourselftocheckcalibration
Creating similar conditions before weight is taken
1. Eatyourlastmealofthedayasearlyaspossibleontheeveningbefore.Makethisthesametimeyoueatyourfinalmealeveryeveningbeforeweighingandmeasuring.
2. WeighyourselfAFTERanybathroomtoilethabitsandBEFOREanydrinksorfoodsinthemorningatthesametime.
3. Weighyourselfcompletelynakedorwithunderwearonly.
Thistimeoftheweek,EVERYweekistheONLYtimeyouweighyourself–aftereatingatthesametimethenightbeforeandfollowingthesameprotocolinthemorning.
A note on single measurements
Nevertakethenumberonthescalesonanygivenweektooseriouslyandcertainlydon’tpanicandmakedrasticchangesonewayoranother.Whetheryou’velost4lb(1.8kg)orgained1lb(0.45kg)inasingleweekisnotnecessarilyindicativeofyouroveralldirection.Ifyouconsistentlydon’tloseweightorconsistentlygainweight,thatiswhenyoushouldrespond.
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Taking measurements
Youshouldtakeyourmeasurementseverytwoweeksandifyou’regoingtodoit,youshouldhaveadecentmeasuringtapethatyoucanuseeasily.Takemeasurementsafteryouhaveweighedyourself.Alwaystightenthetapetoasnugfit.
Shoulder: Measureatthewidest pointoftheshoulders.Measureafteranormalratherthanforcedexhalation.
Chest: Measureacrossthenippleline.Measureafteranormalratherthanforcedexhalation.
Upper arm: Measureatthehalfwaypointbetweenelbowandtopofshoulderwithanunflexedarm.Measuretothispointifyouhaveto.
Waist: Measureacrossthebellybutton.Relaxandmeasureafteranormalexhalation.
Hips: Measureatthewidestpoint.
Thigh: Measurehalfwaybetweenthekneeandthethighcrease.
Taking a photograph
Takeafullbodyphotograph:
• Directlyfronton • Directlybacktocamera • Facingtooneside
Takeallfuturephotographsinthesameroomunderthesamelightingconditions.Ifyouretakeyourphotoseverymonthyoushouldseeasignificantdifferenceinyourimageanditisaveryvisualwayoftrackingyourprogressoveraperiodoftime.
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Step 5: Getting equipped
For workouts:
• Dumbbells(seeBuying the correct weightsonthefollowingpage) • Exercisemat • Waterbottle • Towel • Comfortableexerciseclothes • Suitabletrainingshoes(formostpeople‘crosstrainers’arethebestoptionforhomeworkouts)
For measuring:
• Calibratedscales • Measuringtape
For nutrition:
• Containersforpreparedfood • Agoodblenderorjuicer • Proteinshakerforshakesandsmoothies • Non-stickfryingpan
Watching workouts via your TV
Moderntelevisionsmayhaveawebbrowserbuiltin,allowingyoutowatchworkoutsdirectlyfromtheTBPwebsite.Ifnot,youstillhaveafewgoodoptions:
From a PC or laptopPCsandlaptopsmaybeconnectedtoatelevisionusingeither:
• AsuitableHDMIcable • AVGAcable(usuallyablueconnector) • ADVIcable
Note: Neither VGA nor DVI carry audio, so you will need to use your computer’s speakers.
From a MacBook:
• Pre-2017modelsrequireaMiniDisplayPort(Thunderbolt)toHDMIadapter • 2017-onwardswillneedaUSB3toHDMIorUSB3toVGAadapter
From an Android phone or tablet:
• YoumaybeabletoconnectwirelesslytoyourtelevisionifbothyourAndroiddeviceandtelevisionsupportDLNA
• AsuitableUSBtoHDMIadapter
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From an iPhone or iPad:
• ALightningtoHDMIadapter • IfyourtelevisionsupportsAirPlay,youcanconnectyourdevicewirelessly
Buying the correct weights
Beginner female dumbbell set
Unlessyoucanafforditoralreadyownthem,thereislittlepointinpurchasingweightsthatare1kgorless.Youwillsoongrowoutofthemandcanusewaterbottlesorotherhouseholditemsinstead.
Note: 1 kg = 2.2 lb
1. First set (light). Yourstarting‘light’weightshouldbearound2kg(4-5lb). (Note: if you are using 1 kg for ‘light’ this will become your medium weight.)
2. Second set (medium).Havinga‘medium’weightofaround3-4kg(6-9lb)wouldbehugelybeneficial
3. Third set (heavy).Afteratime,youmayfeellikeexercisessuchassquatvariations areprovingtooeasywith3-4kgweightsandatthispointwewouldrecommend purchasinganadditionalsetofdumbbellsof5-6kg(10-14lb).
Beginner male dumbbell set
1. First set (light).Yourstarting‘light’weightshouldbearound3kg(6-7lb). (Note: if you are using 1 kg for ‘light’ this can become your ‘medium’ weight.)
2. Second set (medium).Havinga‘medium’weightofaround4-5kg(8-12lb)wouldbehugelybeneficial.
3. Third set (heavy).Afteratime,youwillfeellikeexercisessuchassquatvariations areprovingtooeasywith4-5kgweightsandatthispointwewouldrecommend purchasinganadditionalsetofdumbbellsof7-8kg(14-20lb).
Note: These are rough guidelines only and you should adjust according to your own strength and capabilities.
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Additional workout information
Turbos
Turbosareextradailyworkoutsdesignedtoaccelerateresults.Mostplanshavethem. Theyare100%optionalandcanbedoneoneverydayoftheplan,onlyonsomedays,ornever.
Sculptors
WehaveacompletemodulededicatedtoSculptors (see The Exercise Handbook).Theseresistance-based,plug-onworkoutsaredesignedtocomplementyourworkoutplan.TheyaresimilartoTurboswithtwokeydifferences:
1. Theyare100%resistancebased. 2. Theycomeingroupsof‘progressionplans’tomixupvariables.Inotherwords,each SculptorProgressionisaminiprogramofitsownwithavarietyofdifferentareas.
LikeTurbos,theyareentirelyoptionalandaredesignedtoaccelerateandfinetuneyourresults.
SCULPTOR WORKOUTS
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Step 6: Implement the 10 rules of nutrition, exercise and mindset
2. Eat healthy fats with every meal. Healthyfatsarevitalforyourimmunesystemandyouremotionalandphysicalhealth.
Make25%+ofeachmealproteinbased.
TASK
Make25%+ofeachmealfatsbased.
TASK
Ten nutrition BASICS
Thetenbasicprinciplesoutlinedbelowcanbeappliedtosuccessfullyachieveresults.
1. Eat protein Mostpeopledon’teatenoughprotein,butproteinisthebuildingblocksofthehumanbody.Withoutitwecan’trepairorbuildnewmuscles.
3. Eat healthy carbs with every meal. Carbsaren’tbad.Theysupportperformance,energyandrepair.
Make25%+ofeachmealcarbohydratesbased.
TASK
4. Load up with vegetables. Vegetablesfeelupthedigestivetract,makingyoufeelfullwhilebeingpackedwithvitaminsandminerals.
Makebetweenaquarterandhalfofyourplatevegetableswitheverymeal.
TASK
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5. Drink enough water. Thinkyou’rehungry?Youmaybethirsty.Drinkplentyofwaterandkeephungeratbaywhilstsupportingjustabouteveryprocessinthebody.
Drinkbetween1and3litresofwatereveryday-adjustingforexercise,climateandoverallbodyweight.
TASK
6. Eat slowly. Ifyoueatslowlyyouwilleatless,enjoythefoodmoreandutilisemoreofthenutrients.
Putyourcutlerydownbetweeneachmouthfulandenjoyyourfood.Don’tpickupyourcutleryagainuntilyouhavefinishedyourmouthful.
TASK
7. Consider quantity. Caloriebalancedrivesfatandweightloss.
Youcantrackcalories,practiseportioncontroloreatintuitively,butyoumustconsiderquantitytoloseweight.
TASK
8. PLAN to break the above rules. Whenitcomestoweightloss,goodenoughisbetterthanperfect.Thiscreateslong-termsustainability.Youcan’teathealthyALLthetime.
Decidewhenyouaregoingtorelaxandbreaktherules.Providedyoueathealthilymorethan70%ofthetime,youwillgetresults.
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9. Control your environment. Ahealthyenvironmentmakeseatinghealthilymucheasier.
Prepareyourmealsinadvance.Havehealthysnacks,waterandsupplementsavailableandready.Clearoutyourcupboards.
TASK
10. Food is only food Foodisallcrucialforourhealthyandlivingagoodlife.Nofoodisgoodorbad,itisonlyfood.
Remindyourselfthatfoodisnotthesolutiontoorcauseofourproblems.Itisfoodthatcanbeenjoyedandhelpsusliveahealthy,happylife.
TASK
Followthese10rulesalongsidearegularexerciseroutineandlifelongresultsareguaranteedtobeyours.
Implementtheserulesintoyourhealthplanasmuchasyoucan.
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Ten Exercise BASICS
Usethefollowingbasicrulestogetthemostfromyourexercise:
1. Exercise for more than 150 minutes per weektoplaceyourbodyin‘fatburning, musclerepairingmode’(around20minutesaday).
2. Exercise for no more than 450 minutes per weekunlessyouhaveperformance specificgoals(around60minutesaday).
3. Include a mix of resistance, cardio, mobilization and active recovery forbestresults.
4. Have at least one rest day(totaloractive)perweek.
5. Have a ‘lighter’ exercise week every 6-8 weekstomaximizelong-termprogress.
6. Increase personal intensityondaysyouhavetheenergy.
7. It’s fine to ‘go through the motions’ondaysyoufeeltired.
8. Know which muscles you are usingatalltimes.
9. Consciously apply tension to the muscles you are working.
10. Just press play.Whenindoubt–justdoit!
Implementtheserulesintoyourhealthplanasmuchasyoucan.
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Ten Compliance BASICS
Themostimportantfactorbehindyoursuccessisgettingitdone.Agoodhealthplanthatcanbefollowedallofthetimeisinfinitelybetterthana‘perfect’planthatyoustruggletofollowhalfthetime.
1. Just do it. THE motto at Team Body Project.
Raining?Doitanyway.Feelbad?Doitanyway.Feeltired?Doitanyway.
Nobodyregrettedaworkout.Ever.Nobodyregrettedahealthymeal.Ever.
2. Choose discipline. (Motivation is a dirty word here..)
Ifyouthinkmotivationwillhelpyoureachyourgoals-youwon’treachyourgoals.Only disciplinecanhelpyouachieveyourgoals.
Choosetobedisciplinedandseeyourplanthrough.
3. Let ‘mistakes’ go.
Youwillmake‘mistakes’.Youwilleatthewrongfoodsandmissworkouts.
Providedyouletitgoandmoveonitwon’thaveANYimpactonyourresults.
4. Focus on building habits.
Habitsdriveeverything,fromdrinkingwateranddailyexercisetothatSoyLatteyou drinkeverydayonthewaytowork.
Regularhabitsarethegamechangers.
5. Plan ‘unhealthy’ meals.
Youcan’teat‘healthy’allthetime.Youdecidewhenyoudoandwhenyoudon’t.Bein chargeofyourchoices,healthyandlesshealthy.
6. Plan rest periods and downtimes.
Youcan’texerciseatthelimitallthetime.Decidewhenyouwillputyourfeetupfora fewdaysinadvance.
7. Expect peaks and troughs in your results.
Therewillbeweekswhenyoudon’tloseweight.Therewillbeweekswhenyougaina littleweight.Itisinevitable.Ifithappensacoupleofweeksinarowmakesomechanges.
8. Draw a line in the sand.
Everydayisanewday.Bringyoursuccesses,andlearnfromyourmistakes-don’tbring themwithyou.
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9. Be prepared.
Ifyouwanttoeathealthyandexercise,youhavetobeprepared.Preparesnacks, preparemealsandprepareyourday.
10. Just do it. Did I say that already?
Ifallelsefails.Just.Do.It.Thisphilosophyworks!
You’llfeelbetterandreadytogoagainifyoujustdoit!
Implementtheserulesintoyourhealthplanasmuchasyoucan.
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Thispowerfulcommunitywillsupportyou,answeryourquestions,makeyoulaughandsharethejourneyofhealthwithyou.
• TheTeamisaplaceofsupport,encouragement,sharingandteamwork. • TheTeamisajudgement-freezone! • TheTeamisaclique-freezone!Everybodyiswelcomeandequalherefromdayone! • TheTeamisaplaceofsharingknowledge,experienceandlessonslearned. • TheTeamisaplaceyoucanbeopenaboutthingsyouarestrugglingwithandexpect helpfulguidance.
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Summary
ToimplementacomprehensiveandeffectiveQuickstart:
• Takethefitnesstest(optional) • Selectaworkoutplan • FocusonachievinghigherNEAT • Takemeasurementstotrackagainst • Getequipped • Implementthenutritionbasics • Implementtheexercisebasics • Implementthecompliancebasics • Jointhecommunity(optional)
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Intheearlystagesofyourhealthjourney,theQuickstartwillbeenoughtoensureresults.Ifhealthisyouroverallgoalitwillalwaysbeenough.
Ifyouhavespecificweightlossorphysicalgoals,youmayneedtocreateamoredetailedandtailoredplan.
Ifresultsstoporstall,youcanstartthefullTransform for LifeprogramandfindyourownHealth Blueprint forlife.
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